Tag Archives: fantasy

Test Scene: The Unstoppable Rakesh

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a scene from a future book that I haven’t even outlined yet.  Testing out characters and the overall atmosphere.) Ryusuke slowly backs away from Rakesh, who has healed every slash that the samurai has inflicted on him.  He … Continue reading →

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The Stereotypes of Thieves

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

On Monday, I noted a few thief stereotypes that bugged me.  I will admit that I probably do them too, but that just makes me a hypocrite.  I’m pretty sure a lot of authors hate reading something and use it … Continue reading →

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Serial Victory

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The test is a success Both books are selling well Feeding one another Telling me a series works Both have wandered on the lists Fresh blood in the older sib As the youngster cuts her teeth Carving paths among their … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in Thieves?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been editing some very thief heavy scenes and was also remembering a few comments over my first book.  Basically, I had some people complaining that Nimby the halfling thief was stereotypical and also that he should have been put … Continue reading →

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Some Notes on Spirit Animals

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m using the term spirit animal, but I’m going to use another definition near the end to pull in another topic.  Now, a spirit animal is a beast that falls into one of the following categories: Physical animal that is … Continue reading →

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Unedited Excerpt from Family of the Tri-Rune

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“Don’t cast any magic,” Isaiah warns her. Nyx ignores the chattering monkey as her eyes glow bright yellow. Isaiah retreats toward Timoran while Nyx looks down at the krypters again. The monsters shift in and out of her vision as … Continue reading →

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So You’re Going to Give Your Character a Pet

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, you want to use a pet in your story.  Good idea.  There’s a long tradition of helpful animal companions of both natural and magical varieties.  It all comes down to what you want you’re looking for.  Here are some … Continue reading →

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Genre Jumper (Sestina Style)

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

He departs upon the road With pen clutched within his hand Never knowing his return Because his quest is a dream To be seen by the world Once he makes it real So many genres in the world Each a … Continue reading →

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WIP: Keys of Eden

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The picture isn’t going to help my case here, but this is where the idea came from.  I was working at Baskin Robbins and bought a Pokemon book because kids were asking for cakes or sundaes with more unique Pokemon … Continue reading →

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Now Live on eReaderNewsToday!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero is on today’s eReaderNewsToday listing.  Click on Fizzle to take a look:

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